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Bitcoin Could Reach $30 Trillion Like Gold, Bitwise CIO Says

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What happened

Bitcoin could grow into a $30 trillion asset by following gold’s expansion, Bitwise’s investment chief suggests.

He points to expanding institutional access while warning that investor behavior could determine who benefits from long-term gains.

Key facts

  • Bitcoin could grow into a $30 trillion asset by following gold’s expansion, Bitwise’s investment chief suggests.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 22:45:45 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

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  6. Bitcoin Price Never Recovered From the $19B Crash That Hit a Year Ago

  7. Bitcoin Could Reach $30 Trillion Like Gold, Bitwise CIO Says

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